Key Points from the EOI for Torrefied Pellet to NTPC Power Plants
Key Points from the EOI for Torrefied Pellet to NTPC Power Plants
- Introduction:
- NTPC Limited, a Maharatna company, is India’s largest power generation company, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve net-zero goals.
- Decarbonisation of coal power assets through biomass utilization is a key strategy.
- NTPC aims to enhance biomass co-firing in its coal-fired power plants.
- Objective:
- NTPC seeks to identify interested parties for the supply of torrefied pellets.
- Torrefied biomass pellets offer higher energy efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
- Eligibility:
- Developers: Business entities collaborating with torrefaction technology partners.
- Aggregators: Business entities with experience in biomass aggregation, in collaboration with torrefied pellet manufacturers.
- Consortiums: Biomass pellet manufacturers forming a consortium.
- Individual Companies/Firms: Firms with tie-ups with biomass collectors and torrefaction technology manufacturers or torrefied pellet manufacturers.
- Submission Requirements:
- Documents: Covering letter, business-related information, technical details of torrefied pellet plants, and notarized Power of Attorney.
- Submission: Softcopy via email and hard copy in person or by registered/speed post.
- Evaluation:
- Evaluation based on the information provided, including visits to manufacturing units, technology assessment, and financial capability analysis.
- Vendors must demonstrate the operational capability of their torrefaction reactor.
- Agreement and Capacity:
- Shortlisted vendors may set up torrefied pellet plants near NTPC stations.
- NTPC may enter into agreements for the procurement of torrefied biomass pellets.
- Plant capacities starting from 20 TPD for small-scale viability testing, with larger reactors starting at 100 TPD for larger consumers.
- Important Dates:
- Last date for queries: 10 days from EOI publication.
- Last date for submission: 20 days from EOI publication.
- Contact Information:
- Submissions and queries should be directed to Sh. G.S. Gawra and Sh. Ashwini Kumar Verma at NTPC.
Contact Details:
- G.S. Gawra:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: EOC Complex, NTPC limited, Sector 24, NOIDA – 201301
- Ashwini Kumar Verma:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: EOC, Hyderabad-500080
This summary covers the key points for the Expression of Interest (EOI) for supplying torrefied pellets to NTPC power plants. If you need further details or specific sections, please let me know.